Crystal Mountain

Washington's largest ski area, with long views across to Mount Rainier on clear days and the deep, wet Pacific Northwest snow that comes with them.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
649m (2,129ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,057m (6,749ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,225m (4,019ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
889cm (350in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
60
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
11
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
2,600 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Beginner
7%
Intermediate
49%
Advanced
44%

Best For

Expert Terrain

Location

Crystal Mountain sits in the Cascade Range of west-central Washington, just northeast of Mount Rainier National Park. This is maritime high country, where moist Pacific air rises into the mountains and gives the terrain a wet, snowy, coastal-influenced character.

Getting there

Moderate to reach

Fly into Seattle (SEA), about 2 hours from the resort by road.

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